Buying a door doesn't just mean that you make a purchase and then never have to think about it again.
In fact, a high quality manufacturer will offer more than just doors.
They will also offer warranties for many of their doors.
Some people may not think a warranty is of much use on a door - after all, what can go wrong with a door?However, if you are working with dedicated craftsmen, they will offer warranties because it is a sign that they stand by their workmanship.
Poorly crafted doors can be greatly affected by moisture as well as dry climates.
Heat can also become a factor in how a door reacts.
If you have purchased a poorly made door, it may begin to warp, crack, or otherwise become misshaped and lead to problems closing or fitting properly.
This can happen in a surprising amount of time depending upon your location and the conditions outside or inside your home.
A warranty means that in case something does unexpectedly happen to your door, you will be able to return your door and receive another one.
It is important to know that most warranties will be limited.
What this means is that the doors are covered when it comes to things such as manufacturer defects and normal use.
Warranties can be voided if you do something to the door after getting it that leads to warping or other damage.
For example, many doors will come with instructions on finishing and/or care.
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to door damage which would not be covered under the warranty.
In order to fully understand what is covered by your door's warranty, how long the warranty lasts, and how to utilize the warranty if you need to, you should read the entire warranty.
Everything will be explained within the warranty so you will know what is acceptable, what should be avoided, and what will constitute as damage to the door or defects that can mean replacement or reimbursement.
If you have additional questions, you can simply ask the manufacturer for clarification.
Warranties last for differing amounts of time.
For example, a manufacturer may offer a limited warranty of one year on unfinished doors, but offer a limited warranty of five years on factory finished interior doors.
Each door may have a different warranty attributed to it depending upon its intended use (outdoor, indoor, etc.
), the type of door (finished vs.
unfinished), and more.
If you are curious about purchasing additional warranties, you can ask the manufacturer, though typically the limited warranty will be all you need.